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bakerless

|beɪ-kər-ləs|

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/ˈbeɪkərləs/

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/ˈbeɪkələs/

without a baker

Etymology
Etymology Information

'bakerless' originates from English, specifically from the word 'baker' and the Old English element 'lēas', where 'baker' meant 'one who bakes' and 'lēas' meant 'without'.

Historical Evolution

'bakerless' changed from the Middle English combination of 'baker' plus the suffix derived from Old English 'lēas' and eventually became the modern English word 'bakerless'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'without a baker', and over time it has retained this basic meaning.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

lacking a baker; without someone who bakes (e.g., a town or shop having no baker).

After the only baker retired, the village was left bakerless.

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Last updated: 2026/01/03 02:33